Overview

Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling Program / Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling Program is located in La Crosse, WI, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Child and adolescent counseling
Master of Science (MS)	Complementary health and wellness counseling
Master of Science (MS)	Addiction counseling

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	25

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam MAT Comp Exam Required Thesis Required 54 credits of core program courses; 6 elective credits; minimum GPA of 3.0; action research project; practicum/internship experience

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 15th	July 31st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	MAT
Master's Degree Requirements	BS in a human service or social science discipline; prerequisite coursework in general psychology, behavior disorders/abnormal psychology, and research methods/statistics; minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0; background check; personal statement; undergraduate transcripts; interview

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 525

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA

Student Body

56

Total Graduate Students

3%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.79%
Black or African American	1.79%
White or Caucasian	89%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	3.57%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (12%)

Female (87%)

Faculty

9

Total faculty

Full-time - 3

Part-time - 6

Male (5)

Female (4)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Supervision, recovery substance abuse, culture, counseling theory, health and wellness
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 900 Viterbo Drive
La Crosse, WI  54601-4797
United States

Contact Dr. Debra A. Murray
Program Director
Email: damurray@viterbo.edu
Phone: 608-796-3720

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